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Old 06-16-2005, 06:54 PM   #1
burnside
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Chapter/Region: TXIC
Location: Dallas
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2002 WRX Wagon
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Default Project Wagon Fender Rolling

Car: '02 WRX Wagon
Wheel: 17x7.5 Rota Tarmac, ET48 (offset)
Tire: 225/45/17 Kumho 712

After tons of research looking at wagon wheel offsets and tire widths, I finally rolled the fenders after picking up the above wheels/tires from Turbo9000. I had executed some moderate sweepers and moderate hairpins without any rubbing on this set. I decided to go ahead and roll in the fenders as I want to go with a 235/40 tire next and future suspension plans may lower 1-1.5".

I was frightened by the prospect of having a body shop roll the fenders after hearing of some people paying $200-$400. Looked up David ("Salaki" on Nasioc) at RollYourFender.com and got the necessary tools (fender roller and industrial heat gun) for $50. Tools were in great condition and apparently in high demand (there always seems to be a bit of a waiting list so if you did this it might be a good idea to think ahead maybe 1-2 weeks to play it safe).

The directions on the site are very helpful and really the job is not too hard. Patience and a second person to use the heat gun are valuable so that the fender lip area that you are working on is ready to bend (and so the paint goes with it instead of cracking).

I post this so that wagon people can stop worrying about this or that offset, suspension, or tire and just run what would be best.

I will follow up this post with more down the line when I mount the 235's and/or any strut/spring that might affect fitment.

Here are a couple of pics to show what the finished product looks like. (I didn't take any during the work). The first picture is an unrolled front fender and the second picture is a rolled rear fender.








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Last edited by burnside; 06-17-2005 at 04:14 PM.
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